Sherry Sour
A classic Sherry Sour combines the nutty flavors of sherry with the brightness of lemon and the sweetness of simple syrup, finished with the frothiness of egg white. It's a sophisticated sour cocktail that's both refreshing and complex.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Strainer
- Cocktail glass or old-fashioned glass
Ingredients
- 2 oz Sherry (Fino or Amontillado)
- 3/4 oz Fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 oz Simple syrup
- 1 Egg white
- Ice cubes
- Lemon twist for garnish
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the sherry, lemon juice, simple syrup, and egg white.
- Dry shake (without ice) vigorously for about 15 seconds to emulsify the egg white.
- Add ice to the shaker and shake again until well-chilled.
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass or an old-fashioned glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with a lemon twist.
Notes
For a non-alcoholic version, omit the sherry and use a non-alcoholic fortified wine alternative. If you're concerned about using raw egg white, pasteurized egg whites or an egg white substitute can be used.